Château de la Groulais – Paudais lock loop from Blain

France

Pays de la Loire

Châteaubriant-Ancenis

Blain

Château de la Groulais – Paudais lock loop from Blain

Moderate

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Château de la Groulais – Paudais lock loop from Blain

02:31

42.3km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.3 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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343 m

Château de la Groulais

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The Château de la Groulais was the largest fortress in the region at the time and was the home of several personalities, including Olivier V de Clisson and Marie Bonaparte, etc.

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1.07 km

Le Monkey Bike Bar

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The Monkey Bike Bar is a must-see place (Bar) on the Nantes-Brest canal! ideally located on the port of Blain with a terrace to quench your thirst with a nice …

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1.23 km

Blain 44

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It is a fairly active port on the Nantes-Brest Canal, with a capacity for up to 30 pleasure craft and 3 barges. Bars, restaurants, and public restrooms are available.

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36.0 km

Bougard Lock

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Lock number 13 from Nantes. Restaurant and picnic area.

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40.7 km

It is nice to see that it is possible to carry out such renovations and continue to preserve the landscape and a culture.
It also shows that there is money here and that people have the opportunity to earn money.

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